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Syllabus GS3 : Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology. Why in the News? The Indian government faces a crucial challenge in balancing electoral promises with the nation’s defence needs. Budget constraints and the evolving security landscape necessitate a careful examination of defence allocations to ensure preparedness without …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour, Textiles, and Skill Development emphasizes the need for a uniform definition of ‘child’ across various legislations. Points out discrepancies in the criteria for determining a child’s age under different acts, leading to ambiguity and potential delays in justice. Source: IANS Implementation Concerns: The committee acknowledges …
Read MoreWhy in the News/ Issue : The Jharkhand Assembly passed the ‘Khatiyan’ Bill on Wednesday without amendments. Originally passed on November 22, 2022 the bill was sent back by the Governor for reconsideration and Attorney General’s suggestions. Jharkhand’s Chief Minister advocates reapproving the original bill without changes, rejecting the Attorney General’s advice. About the Bill: …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Union Home Minister announced three new criminal Bills. The reforms focus on justice, victim-centricity, and police accountability. The New Bills: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill is proposed to replace the IPC. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill is intended to replace the CrPC. The Bharatiya Sakshya Bill aims to replace the …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The 28th COP convened in Dubai, focusing on global climate crisis actions. Source: ETN Key Outcomes: Loss and Damage Fund: L&D Fund was Initiated COP-27 and operationalized at COP-28 Concerns: Only $790 million pledged, far from the required $100 billion to $400 billion annually. Concerns raised about World Bank’s oversight, autonomy, …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Indian government aims to establish sovereign AI capabilities through its Artificial Intelligence Mission. Computational capacity development is a crucial component, fostering both government and public-private partnership (PPP) initiatives. PM emphasizes utilizing AI in agriculture, healthcare, education, and startups for enhanced services. Source: Medium About AI Mission: National Supercomputing Mission: Targeting …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Central bank officials, suggest that a global slowdown in inflation might result in forthcoming reductions in interest rates. The anticipated disinflation, varying across geographies, is seen as a potential catalyst for interest rate cuts globally. Source: TH About Indian Economic Scenario: Despite global uncertainties, Indian economic activity is expected to remain …
Read MoreWhy in the News? UK regulator bans ads from Air France, Lufthansa, and Etihad for alleged greenwashing. Dutch airline KLM faces trial for a “Fly Responsibly” campaign, accused of misleading environmental claims. Source: Medium About Greenwashing: Greenwashing occurs when companies or governments falsely portray products or activities as environmentally friendly. It involves creating a misleading …
Read MoreNews At Vigyan Bhawan on December 21, 2023, the Ministry of Women and Child Development will host the National Programme on Anganwadi-cum-Crèches (AWCC) under Palna. Sessions theme in the event: On the establishment of crèches in government institutions, inclusion of crèches in corporate social responsibility (CSR), and implementation, challenges, and future directions of the Maternity …
Read MoreNews The annual Sahitya Akademi Award for 2023 in 24 languages has been announced by Sahitya Akademi. Sahitya Akademi Awards have been won by: Nine poetry books, six novels, five short story collections, three essays, and one literary study. The selections are as follows: Telugu writer Patanjali Sastry for his collection of short stories, Tamil …
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